D.R. Horton starts construction in Chiasso at Fiddler's Creek

D.R. Horton has initiated construction on the village of Chiasso, a neighborhood of 59 single-family residences intertwined amid lakes and waterways at Fiddler's Creek.

Located within the Veneta section of the master-planned residential community of Fiddler's Creek, Chiasso will feature four floor plans ranging from 2,583 square feet to 3,522 square feet under air.

The Washington will serve as the builder's furnished model home in Chiasso. The well-appointed model encompasses 2,788 air-conditioned square feet with many upgrades to showcase the level of options available in the Chiasso series. The lakefront home offers three bedrooms, a den and three-and-a-half baths with a courtyard style three-car garage. It will feature impact glass windows and Tuscan-style stained double front doors. The interior cabinetry is a warm auburn glazed maple with granite countertops, plantation shutters, solid wood doors and large porcelain tile floors on the diagonal with wood flooring in the study and bedrooms.

The Hawthorne encompasses 2,583 air-conditioned square feet and is being built as a move-in-ready home with an emphasis on southern style Florida living. Priced in the mid-600s, the Hawthorne has three bedrooms, a study, three-and-a-half baths, and a great room with a separate nook off of the kitchen area. The home also features an oversized lanai overlooking a pool and spa and a lakefront setting as well as a three-car garage. The interior is complimented with oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware, painted hazelnut cream cabinetry, golden granite countertops, plantation shutters and walnut finish wood flooring. Arches and tray ceilings accent the rooms.

The Madison, also a move-in-ready home, offers 3,246 air-conditioned square feet and is priced in the upper 600s. It features three bedrooms, a den, four baths and a large grand foyer that leads to the formal living and dining rooms. The interior of the home is accented with contemporary finishes, including expresso maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and porcelain modular designed tile flooring. Other interior features include solid core doors with crown molding, granite countertops, and a pool and spa with LED lighting feature.

The Emerson is the largest home design in Chiasso with 3,522 air-conditioned square feet. This move-in-ready home features a classic Mediterranean style with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a second-story bonus/loft area which can also be used for a home theater. The courtyard style home also offers a three-car garage and glass/wrought iron front doors that lead to the formal living and dining rooms. Priced in the low 700s, the Emerson includes numerous upgrades and extras such as a lakefront setting with pool and spa, morning bar off the loft, modular patterned porcelain tile flooring with wood flooring in the master bedroom and study, oil rubbed bronze faucets and hardware, hazelnut cream cabinetry and deep tropical brown granite countertops.

Each residence within Chiasso will be built of structurally engineered reinforced concrete block wall construction with high profile concrete roof tiles. Each home will feature brick-paver driveways and walkways. Interior design features will include a luxury kitchen with granite counter tops and cabinets with decorative finishes; designer bath fixtures and cultured marble countertops; ceramic tile flooring; and a number of energy-saving features.

"Chiasso is the second distinctive neighborhood to be started by D.R. Horton at Fiddler's Creek," said Aubrey J. Ferrao, president and CEO of Fiddler's Creek, LLC. "We are excited to add another unique village to our community. The choice of homes at Fiddler's Creek continues to expand, offering buyers opportunities in a variety of distinctive neighborhoods."

Located off Collier Boulevard, Fiddler's Creek comprises of nearly 4,000 acres and is zoned for 6,000 residences. Less than a third of Fiddler's Creek will be developed for residential use, while the remainder of the land is dedicated primarily to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.

Amenities include a 54,000-square-foot club and spa, fitness center, resort-style multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants. Homeowners also have an opportunity to join the Golf Club, ranked in Golfweek's 100 Best Residential Golf Courses in the country for the seventh consecutive year, and the Tarpon Club, which offers a beach and boating lifestyle.

Pre-construction residences at Fiddler's Creek start in the $300s. A limited inventory of move-in homes is available starting from $259,000.